COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with The Menta Group, you will work with students to help them improve and develop the skills needed for day to day life and work, according to the students’ IEP’s.

North Aurora IL

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon‑Fri, following a School Calendar.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Assist in developing, updating IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes and carry out individual treatment plans, as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly. Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.

Qualifications

• COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with IDFPR (or proof of application)
• Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $38,000 - $70,000 a year
• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
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• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
• Compensation Information:
• Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category.

About Fox Tech Transition Program

The Fox Tech Transition Program is dedicated to providing a safe platform for young adults, ages 17‑22. Our program helps them prepare for their next phase by providing a supportive environment for career exploration, skill development, health and wellness, behavior regulation, and independent living. Facilitators offer personalized real‑world experiences to maximize each participant's independence.

Students gradually transition through different placements, practicing new skills and behaviors in a safe environment. The program assesses their skills through hands‑on projects and student‑led businesses. As students progress, they demonstrate employability skills such as problem solving, effective communication, time‑management, self‑advocacy, community integration, transportation, adaptive living skills, and related work behaviors.

Students Served: High School-Age 21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group ("Menta") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.